ZIP 54933 (Embarrass, WI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 54933: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Waupaca County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
7 of 241 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Waupaca County compares with Wisconsin
Waupaca County against Wisconsin and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Waupaca County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Waupaca County | Wisconsin | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 39.4 | 42.6 | 49.7 | 8% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.0 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.54 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.1% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 17.1% | 13.4% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 34.7% | 26.9% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.2% | 16.5% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 47.8% | 44.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 19.8% | 20.9% | 24.8% | same |
Waupaca County sits below Wisconsin on crashes per 100k residents / yr. It runs above Wisconsin on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Waupaca County: October worst month: 13.3% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Waupaca County has recorded 241 truck crashes since 2015, with 125 people injured and 11 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 18 days.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 13.3% of the yearly total, while June has the fewest (2.9%).
November through March accounts for 47.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 44.9% in Wisconsin.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (11.6%).
17.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 13.4% across Wisconsin.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 54933 since 2015: SR-156 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 7 crashes, 2.9% of the total, against 2.7% across Wisconsin.
Route planning tips for ZIP 54933 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 34.7% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Wisconsin; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 17.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Wisconsin; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Waupaca County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-156 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Waupaca County) |
|---|---|
| Ush 010 | 65 |
| Sth 022 | 29 |
| Ush 045 | 23 |
| Sth 054 | 17 |
| SR-010 | 8 |
| Cth K | 5 |
| Sth 049 | 5 |
| Sth 110 | 4 |
ZIP 54933 at a glance
| Population | 106 |
| Density | 58 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $63,125 |
| Median home value | $102,242 |
| Home ownership | 60% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Waupaca County since the 1990s
Combines the FMCSA crash file (all reported truck crashes, real coverage from about 1990) with NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes involving a large truck, 1982–2024).
| Decade | Truck crashes / yr | Change | Fatal crashes / yr (FARS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 30 | — | 2.4 |
| 2000s | 25 | -18% | 1.6 |
| 2010s | 20 | -17% | 1.2 |
| 2020s | 20 | -1% | 0.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 30 to 20. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 54933
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 54933?
Waupaca County has had 241 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 125 people and killing 11.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 54933?
October has the most truck crashes in Waupaca County, 13.3% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 54933?
Since 2015, Waupaca County has reported 7 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.9% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 54933 compared with Wisconsin?
Waupaca County records 39.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 42.6 across Wisconsin.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 54933?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.